Henri Boillot, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy Shafer described 2011 as "London

Shafer described 2011 as "London in Napa Valley

This was the first of the single-vineyard wines from Brovia released this year that I tasted in a flight meant to increase in intensity

the vineyard is so steep here that it must be worked entirely by hand as tractors would be dangerous to use)

362 cases made

tannic finish that has immense precision

Henri Boillot, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy Shafer described 2011 as "London(from Chambolle fruit). A reserved, cool and more elegant nose combines notes of plum, black berry and violet nuances along with plenty of earth influence where the supporting wood character is more discreet. The exceptionally rich and full bodied flavors possess a textured mouth feel in large part because of the impressive amount of sap before culminating in a driving if slightly warm finish where the very dense tannins are largely if not completely